Thromboangiitis obliterans

ICD-10 Code I73.1

Thromboangiitis obliterans

Definition

A rare inflammatory non-necrotizing vascular disease affecting the small- and medium-sized arteries and veins of the upper and lower extremities characterized by endarteritis and vaso-occlusion due to occlusive thrombus development. The development and progression of the disease is consistently associated with exposure to tobacco.

Also known as Buerger's Disease, thromboangiitis obliterans, thromboangiitis obliterans [Buerger's disease] — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Cardiovascular system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Cardiovascular system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Isoxsuprine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)